Daily Newscast for Friday, November 7, 2025
Hear Little Rock Public Radio's latest updates for Friday, November 7, 2025, featuring local and regional news from the newsroom.
Political and Legal News
- The Democratic Party of Arkansas filed a motion alleging that Governor Sanders and the secretary of state’s inaction on the special election in House District 70 may constitute contempt of court.
- Former state lawmaker Charlene Fite plans to run again for the House District 24 seat.
- The National Cold War Center in Arkansas appointed former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo as a special advisor.
Government and Public Services
- DHS officials postponed some furloughs due to rapidly changing federal guidelines on the SNAP program.
- The Little Rock School District is encouraging residents to donate food and non-perishables amid the ongoing government shutdown.
- Governor Sanders announced the Arkansas Plate Initiative to increase the use of Arkansas-grown meals in public schools.
Local Incidents and Health Reports
- Mount Ida Mayor Van Morgan was arrested after an investigation revealed he was overpaid by more than $94,000 over 17 months.
- The American Lung Association's State of Lung Cancer report ranks Arkansas 47th in the nation for new cases per 100,000 people.
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Summary: Key political developments, public service updates, and local news highlight Arkansas on November 7, 2025, with efforts to support public schools and combined federal-state challenges noted.